Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) Ferries
The Faroese public transport company, running the islands’ domestic ferries (including Tórshavn–Suðuroy, Tórshavn–Nólsoy and Sørvágur–Mykines), inter-island buses and helicopter services.
Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Tórshavn → Suðuroy | 2h 5m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Tórshavn → Nólsoy | 30m | Foot passengers only |
| Sørvágur → Mykines | 45m | Foot passengers only |
| Klaksvík → Kalsoy | 20m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Hvannasund → Svínoy | 30m | Foot passengers only |
| Hvannasund → Fugloy | 45m to Kirkja; about 55m to Hattarvík | Foot passengers only |
| Gamlarætt → Hestur | 15m | Cars & foot passengers |
| Sandur → Skúvoy | 35m | Foot passengers only |
Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) sailing patterns
- Tórshavn → Suðuroy
Two to three round trips a day, varying by weekday
Cargo has priority booking on some departures (Mon & Wed 16:00 from Tórshavn; Thu 11:30 and 17:30 from Krambatangi and 14:15 from Tórshavn).
Source: SSL route 7 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Tórshavn → Nólsoy
Five to seven departures a day from Tórshavn
Weekday pattern; Sundays and holidays run a reduced timetable.
Source: SSL route 90 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Sørvágur → Mykines
Summer (1 May – 31 August 2026): three departures a day from Sørvágur. April and 1 September – 8 October: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only. 8–20 October: one a day
Summer departures from Sørvágur; spring and autumn sailings leave at 10:45.
Source: SSL route 36 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Klaksvík → Kalsoy
Summer (1 May – 14 September): up to 9 departures from Klaksvík on weekdays and 5–6 at weekends; winter (15 September – 30 April): 7 on weekdays
Winter timetable valid 15 September – 30 April; the 22:15 winter sailing runs by request only.
Source: Strandfaraskip Landsins route 56 timetable (winter weekday departures from Klaksvík), checked 2026-11-04
- Hvannasund → Svínoy
Winter (1 September – 31 March): 08:45 Mon–Sat, 13:00 Sun, 14:45 and 18:30 on request; summer (1 April – 31 August): 08:45 and 14:45 daily plus request sailings
The 18:30 departure in September runs by request and only if the weather allows.
Source: Strandfaraskip Landsins route 58 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Hvannasund → Fugloy
Same departures as route 58 to Svínoy: 08:45 and 14:45 in summer, plus request sailings; 06:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 May on request
Summer timetable 1 April – 31 August; winter timetable 1 September – 31 March.
Source: Strandfaraskip Landsins route 58 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Gamlarætt → Hestur
5 departures from Gamlarætt on weekdays and 3 on Saturdays and Sundays, all by reservation
Source: Strandfaraskip Landsins route 61 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Sandur → Skúvoy
08:30 and 15:00 departures from Sandur most days, with extra early, midday and evening sailings on request
SSL notes that some departures run only 1 April – 31 October and some only 22 May – 30 August.
Source: Strandfaraskip Landsins route 66 timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: M/F Smyril, M/F Ternan, M/F Jósup, M/F Sam, M/F Ritan, HSC Erla Kongsdóttir, M/B Sildberin
Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) Network Map
8 routes on FerryConnect; 3 carry vehicles; 1 seasonal.